ASB MBB‐BK117 C‐2‐29A‐003

Valid for Version(s): C‐2, C‐2e.

ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN

SUBJECT: HYDRAULIC POWER SYSTEM ‐ Plate Assembly

Installation of attachment hardware with double locking

Revision No. Date of issue

Revision 0 2015‐10‐12
Revision 1 2016‐10‐14
Revision 2 2017‐02‐01

Summary:

With this Alert Service Bulletin (ASB), Airbus Helicopters Deutschland (AHD) prescribes the
installation of fasteners with double locking for the hydraulic module plate.

Reason for last Revision

Please replace Revision 1 of this ASB with Revision 2.

With Revision 0 and 1 of this ASB a visual inspection and a tightening torque check of the
attachment hardware of the hydraulic module plate was prescribed.

With Revision 2 of this ASB the installation of attachment hardware with double locking is
prescribed.

Compliance:

Compliance with this ASB is mandatory.

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1 PLANNING INFORMATION
1.A EFFECTIVITY

1.A.1 Helicopters/installed equipment and parts

MBB‐BK117 C‐2, C‐2e, up to and including S/N 9750.

1.A.2 Non‐installed equipment and parts

Not applicable.

1.B ASSOCIATED REQUIREMENTS

Not applicable.

1.C REASON
The hydraulic module plate of the MBB‐BK117 C‐2 has four attachment points at the
fuselage. All four attachment points are secured by means of single locking. Design
reassessment revealed that due to insufficient stiffness of the hydraulic module
plate in case of a single attachment failure a double locking of the fasteners is
required.
Until the installation of the new attachment hardware with double locking , AHD
prescribes a first time inspection and a repetitive inspection every 400 Fh (+ 40 Fh
tolerance) of the attachment points of the module plate assembly.

1.D DESCRIPTION
Remove the old attachment hardware of the hydraulic module plate. Install new
attachment hardware with double locking.

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1.E COMPLIANCE

NOTE The flow chart below is valid until Section 3.B.3 has been
accomplished.

Flowchart for the compliance of this ASB

1.E.1 Compliance at H/C manufacturer level

Helicopters/installed equipment and parts:
Install the double locking attachment hardware for the hydraulic module plate i.a.w.
Section 3.B.3 before a helicopter is delivered.
Non‐installed equipment and parts:
Not applicable.

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1.E.2 Compliance in service
Helicopters/installed equipment and parts:

a) Do the first time visual inspection and tightening torque check of the attachment
points of the module plate assembly i.a.w. Section 3.B.1 and 3.B.2 at the latest
100 Fh after the receipt of Revision 0 of this ASB.

b) Do a repetitive visual inspection of the attachment hardware of the module

plate assembly i.a.w. Section 3.B.1 every 400 Fh (+40 Fh tolerance) until
accomplishment of Section 1.E.2.c.

c) Install the double locking attachment hardware for the hydraulic module plate
i.a.w. Section 3.B.3 by January 31, 2018 at the latest.
Non‐installed equipment and parts:
Not applicable.

1.F APPROVAL
Approval of modification(s):
The information or instructions contained in this document refer to change no. 4328.
The technical content of this document is approved under the authority of DOA No.
EASA.21J.700.

1.G MANPOWER

Qualification Mechanic Electrician Pilot Others

Estimated
approx. 3.0 h ‐ ‐ ‐
Man‐hours

1.H WEIGHT AND BALANCE

No effect on weight and balance.

1.I POWER CONSUMPTION

Not applicable.

1.J SOFTWARE UPGRADES/UPDATES

Not applicable.

1.K REFERENCES
AMM MBB‐BK117 C‐2.

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1.L OTHER AFFECTED PUBLICATIONS
Publications already updated:
Not applicable.
Publications to be updated:
The changes to AMM MBB‐BK117 C‐2 and IPC MBB‐BK117 C‐2 which are required as
a result of this ASB will be incorporated with one of the next revisions.

1.M INTERCHANGEABILITY OR MIXABILITY OF PARTS

Interchangeability:
Not applicable.
Mixability:
Not applicable.

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2 MATERIAL INFORMATION

2.A MATERIAL: PRICE ‐ AVAILABILITY ‐ PROCUREMENT

Information on price and availability of required material kit SB‐117C2‐29A‐003‐2C

will be provided by AHD, Dept. Spares Order Administration on request.
All material kits required will be provided free of cost by AHD only within the time
limits that apply for the compliance (Section 1.E). Material that is ordered outside
the time limits given in the ASB will be charged according to the ruling prices.

2.B LOGISTIC INFORMATION

Not applicable.

2.C MATERIAL REQUIRED PER HELICOPTER/COMPONENT

Material kits to be ordered for one helicopter or one assembly:

Material kit SB‐117C2‐29A‐003‐2C i.a.w. design document B290M0001881.

No. Keyword Qty New P/N Old P/N Rem.

2 D290M0001201 ‐ ‐
1 Hexagon bolt
2 ‐ LN29522S08019 A
Hexagon head 2 EN2549D080016F ‐ ‐
2
bolt 2 ‐ LN29522S08014 A
Self‐locking
2 DIN65246‐08E ‐ ‐
3 castellated nut
Castellated nut 2 ‐ LN9345‐08 A
2 LN94‐20020 ‐ ‐
4 Split pin
2 ‐ LN94‐20020 A
Self locking
Self‐locking 4 EN2883‐080 ‐ ‐
5
hexagon nut 2 ‐ LN9345‐08 A
6 Cover 2 GPN910‐2179 ‐ B

Remark:
A = AHD does not take back parts with old part numbers.
B = Only necessary if the existing cover gets brocken during removal or
installation.

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Consumables to be ordered separately:
Products can be ordered from the INTERTURBINE AVIATION LOGISTICS company. The
given CM numbers are i.a.w. the AMM list of consumable materials.
Website: http://www.interturbine.com
Phone: +49.41.91.809.300
AOG: +49.41.91.809.444

NOTE Respect the safety data sheet of the manufacturer.

Qty.
No. Keyword Specification ** CM Rem.
(approx.)
1 PU‐Lacquer 10 cm2 ‐ 478 ‐
2 Hardener a.n.* ‐ 479 ‐
3 Thinner a.n.* ‐ 480 ‐
*a.n. = as needed
** Specification i.a.w. AMM, 01‐00‐00, 2‐1.

2.D MATERIAL TO BE RETURNED

Not applicable.

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3 ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
3.A GENERAL

CAUTION

BEFORE STARTING WORK, AFFIX A PLACARD IN THE

COCKPIT WHICH SAYS THAT THE CONTROLS MUST
NOT BE MOVED. OPERATING THE CONTROLS
DURING THE CHECK MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES.

3.B WORK STEPS

3.B.1 Visual Inspection

1. Remove the crest cowling i.a.w. AMM, 71‐11‐00, 4‐1.
2. Remove LH and RH cover (4, Fig. 1).
3. Do a visual inspection of all four attachment points of the hydraulic module
plate (1, Fig. 1 and Fig. 2) for condition:
a. Inspect the LH and RH split pins (4, Fig. 2) for condition and correct
installation.
b. Inspect the LH and RH castellated nuts (2, Fig. 2) and the hexagon bolts (3) for
condition and correct installation.
c. Inspect the LH and RH nuts (3, Fig. 1) for cracks in installed condition using a
mirror and a flashlight.
d. Inspect the LH and RH hexagon bolts (2, Fig. 1) for condition in installed
condition using a mirror and a flashlight.
e. If cracks are detected during the visual inspection, replace the affected parts
before the next flight and inform AHD customer support.

3.B.2 Tightening Torque Check

1. Do a check of the tightening torque of the forward attachment points of the
hydraulic module plate (1, Fig. 1):
a. Apply the required tightening torque of 9‐10 Nm to the LH and RH nuts (3, Fig.
1) to check tight fit.
b. If the torque cannot be applied, replace the affected parts before the next
flight and inform AHD customer support.

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RH side shown. 1 A
LH side is identical.

VIEW A

2 3 4

9‐10 Nm
1 Hydraulic module and hydraulic module plate
2 Hexagon bolt
3 Nut
4 Cover

Use a mirror and a flashlight to inspect the nut and the hexagon bolt for condition.
Check the nut for tightening torque.

Inspection and Check of the Hydraulic Module Plate Attachment Points

Figure 1

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B
A

VIEW A VIEW B

4 3 2 2 3 4

1 Hydraulic module and hydraulic module plate

2 Castellated nut
3 Hexagon bolt
4 Split pin

Inspect the split pins, the castellated nuts and the hexagon head bolts for
condition and correct installation.

Inspection and Check of the Hydraulic Module Plate Attachment Points

Figure 2

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3.B.3 Retrofit of the attachment hardware
Retrofit of the forward attachment hardware:
1. Remove the crest cowling i.a.w. AMM, 71‐11‐00, 4‐1.
2. Remove LH and RH cover (7, Fig. 3).

NOTE In the following the procedure for the LH side is described. The
procedure for the RH side is identical.
3. Remove the self‐locking nut (4, Fig. 3), the washer (3) and the hexagon head bolt
(2). Discard old parts.
4. Install the new hexagon head bolt (5, Fig. 3) and the new self‐locking nut (6).
Tighten the self‐locking‐nut (6) with a tightening torque of 13‐14 Nm.
5. Determine the self‐locking torque of the self‐locking nut (6, Fig. 3):

NOTE The self‐locking torque must be determined separately for the LH

and RH side. If necessary, the self‐locking torque can be
determined on an other suitable thread.
a. Screw the self‐locking nut (6, Fig. 3) on the hexagon bolt (5).
b. Determine self‐locking torque:
‐ Adjust a torque wrench initially to 1.0 Nm.
‐ Increase the adjustment of the torque wrench until the self‐locking nut (6,
Fig. 3) can be screwed without a click sound of the torque wrench.

NOTE A thread protrusion down to 0 mm (nut flush with the bolt thread)
is allowed as long as the self‐locking torque can be applied.
6. Screw the second self‐locking nut (6, Fig. 3) with the determined self‐locking
torque +1 Nm until it has contact with the first self‐locking nut.

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1 A
VIEW A
Before retrofit After Retrofit

2 3 4 7 5 6 6 7
1 Hydraulic module plate
2 Hexagon head bolt
13‐14 Nm Self‐locking torque +1 Nm
3 Washer
4 Self‐locking nut
5 Hexagon head bolt D290M0001201
6 Self‐locking nut EN2883‐080 LH side shown.
7 Cover RH side is identical.
Consider order of installation.
Determine self‐locking torque of self‐locking nut. Screw self‐locking nut with
self‐locking torque +1 Nm until contact with first self‐locking nut.
A thread protrusion down to 0 mm (nut flush with the bolt thread) is allowed as long
as the self‐locking torque can be applied.
Figure 3

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Retrofit of the aft attachment hardware:

NOTE In the following the procedure for the LH side is described. The
procedure for the RH side is identical.
1. Remove the installed split pin (5, Fig. 4), the old castellated nut (3), the
grounding strap (6), the washer (2) and the old hexagon head bolt (4). Discard
old parts.
2. Install the new hexagon head bolt (4, Fig. 4), the washer (2), the grounding strap
(6) and the new self‐locking castellated nut (3). Tighten the self‐locking
castellated nut (3) with a tightening torque of 11‐13 Nm.
3. Secure the self‐locking castellated nut (3, Fig. 4) with a new split pin (5).
4. Check the electrical bonding of the hydraulic module i.a.w. AMM, 20‐00‐00,
2‐11.
5. Protect the grounding connection with PU‐Lacquer (CM 478, CM 479, CM 480).

LH side shown. 1
RH side is identical. VIEW A
Respect AMM, 20‐00‐00, 2‐11 for After retrofit
electrical bonding.
Discard old attachment hardware.
1 Hydraulic module plate
2 Washer
3 Self‐locking castellated nut
2
DIN65246‐08E
4 Hexagon head bolt
EN2549D080016F 3
5 Split pin
LN94‐20020
6 Grounding strap
4 5 6
Figure 4

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3.B.4 Final steps
1. Install LH and RH cover (7, Fig. 3).
2. Install the crest cowling i.a.w. AMM, 71‐11‐00, 4‐1.

3.C COMPLIANCE CONFIRMATION

Compliance with this document:
Confirm accomplishment of this ASB by an entry in the historical record of the
helicopter.

3.D OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Operating instructions:
Not applicable.
Maintenance instructions:
Not applicable.

4 APPENDIX
Not applicable.

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